Welcome to the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research

Live Webinar | 19 SEP | Celebrating 80 Years of the USC Foundation The USC Foundation was among the earliest pioneers in backflow prevention and cross-connection control. Listen to what the Foundation has accomplished in the last eighty years, from its beginnings at a small hydraulics laboratory at the University of Southern California campus to becoming one of the leaders in developing standards, education, and training in backflow prevention and cross-connection control. Sign up today!
Tester Training Course | 7-11 OCT (IN-PERSON) This course is designed to train the attendees in the intricacies of field-testing backflow prevention assemblies. The course is comprised of a series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab area where hands-on experience provides the understanding of the field-testing methods. Sign up today!
Backflow Tester Refresher Workshop | 15 OCT (IN-PERSON) The workshops are recommended for those who are familiar with backflow prevention and cross-connection control but wish to be refreshed on certain topics in a hands-on environment. All events will be led by Foundation staff and all attendees will be eligible for continuing education units (CEU’s). Sign up today!
Specialist Training Course | 28 OCT - 1 NOV (IN-PERSON) The course is ideal for those responsible for a cross-connection control program in their area. Attendees typically include water utility personnel, health agency personnel, those from large water using facilities and private contractors. Sign up today!
Become a USC Foundation Member Today! Becoming a member of the USC Foundation opens numerous benefits and resources for anyone involved in protecting potable water through backflow prevention and cross-connection control. Please join the USC Foundation, and let’s begin working together for safe water!
PRACTICE TIME AVAILABLE Anyone can request non-guided practice time with backflow prevention assemblies at the Foundation laboratory. To set up an apointment call 866-545-6340 or email fccchr@usc.edu.
Drink Tap Water using the Foundation's New Glass Bottle, Available Now! Since tap water is more stringently regulated and tested more frequently than bottled water; now you can drink all the tap water you want by using the Foundation's new reusable glass bottle available now. Order yours today!